James Fenimore Cooper versus the cult of domesticity
Subtitle: progressive themes of femininity and family in the novels
By: Signe O. Wegener.
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 191
Subjects: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 -- Characters -- Women; Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 -- Political and social views; Women and literature -- United States -- History -- 19th century; Domestic fiction, American -- History and criticism; Femininity in literature; Family in literature; Women in literature
Description: "This book provides a comprehensive discussion of James Fenimore Cooper's view of family dynamics and explores his attempts to simultaneously present and critique the forces shaping the social development of the nation"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-188) and index.